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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
THE CAPITAL.
DEMOCRATIC STALWARTS AFTER
RATHBONE'S SCALP.
Corner-Southern CIaims-Pet-
ticOats in Court.
THE MoRMnNs, HOPE.
A Strong Push to Force Utah Into the
SisterhOod of States.

SisterhOod of States.
lCopylght, 1887, by he California Associated I'ress
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-A delega-
ton from Utah waited upon President pro
tenn. ingalls,, of the Senate, in the Vice
Presidents room at the Capitol to-day, and
presented him copy of the Constitution
OF that Territory, adopted by the Conven-
ton last summer, preliminary to admission
to the Union. The delegation consisted of
Messrs. VIM. Ritter, Z. G. Wooley and F.
H. Richards, members of the Utah Legis-
lature; John T. Caine, Delegate in Con-
gress, and John w. Young, who represents
large population of Utah that is not en-
titled to vote. Senator ingalls, received the
Constitution, and said he would present it
to the Senate next Monday.
Speaker Carlisle was also waited upon,
but said it would not be proper for him to
present il to the House, as Utah has Del
egate on the floor Mr. Caine will present
it next Monday.
The provision of the Constitution that is
relied on to procure favorable consideration
in Congress is as follows: Bigamy and
polygamy are forbidden, and made punish
able by fine not exceeding 81 coo, and i'm
prisonment for not less than six months,
nor more than three years. No statute of
limitations to bar prosecution within three
years after the offense, and no pardon to
apply unless approved by the President of
the United States. Amendment to the
Constitution may be made by majority of
both houses of two succeeding Legislatures
and of the qualified electors voting thereon,
but any amendment of the polygamy Sec
ton is to be invalid without the ratifca-
ton of Congress and its proclamation by
the President of the United States.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


WASHINGTON, December 15th.-In the
House this morning, Hatch of Missouri
submitted a concurrent resolution that
when the two Houses adjourn on Deem
ber 18th that they stand adjourned until
January 5th.
Reed, commenting on the motion, said
the inaction of the House rendered the
matter subject for legitimate comment
before the House and the country. To-
day Congress was pressed upon by seri-
GUS public duty, which was the reduction
of the surplus. All were agreed, at least
on the Republican side, that this surplus
should be reduced, and the Republicans
stood ready now to make one reduction to
which the other side was agreed, that was
in reference to the tobacco tax. He hoped
that an opportunity would be given them
by the powers that he, or were to be, to
vote thereon, and to show to the country
some proper disposition in this regard. II
the gentlemen on the other side found it
somewhat difficult to arrange themselves
alongside the recent message which had
been sent them, that the Republicans could
well understand and could give the assur-
anue OF most profound sympathy. Laugh
ter
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
THE PACIFIC ROADS.
The Matter of Accounting Between tn
Government and the S. Z, Road.

The Matter of Accounting Between the
Government and the S. z. Road.
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-The First
and Second Comptroller and the Commits
sioner of Customs will hear arguments to-
morrow from the counsel of the Southern
Pacific Railroad ON the matter of the ac-
counting between the Government and that
road.
The officers of the Central Pacific have
already signed a contract by which that
company complies with the wishes of the
Government, and agrees that the charges
for service rendered shall be counted as an
Offset against the amounts due the Govern
ment for interest.
The Southern Pacific, however, desires
that the compensation for service rendered
on the lines operated by it, but not aided
by the Government, shall be paid directly
into the Treasury.
Comptroller Durham has held that such
charges for service rendered by that road
shall be counted as an Offset to the amounts
due the Government without reference to
the question whether the particular line
was aided by the Government in its con-
struction or whether it is a leased line. The
question of law is the only one which can
be passed upon by the Comptroller, but
there are several practical questions in
volved collaterally, and Comptroller Dur
ham believes that the Government should
recover all the money it can in this way
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
FOREIGN.
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.

No Abatement of Feeling Over the
i Russian Military Publication.
PEsrH, December 16th.-The Austrian
press are unanimously of the opinion that
the article published in the St. Petersburg
official Military Gazette, in relation to the
military preparations OF the Powers, has
greatly increased the acuteness OF the sit
uation.
Poster lloyd says that Austria's military
preparations are involving great expense.
THE BEAR GRowLs A LITTLE.
ST. PErERsBURG, December 16th.-The
official Military Gasette says: " Austria IA
vorably impressed the public mind, as ex-
actly expressing the national feeling
Russia neither desires nor fears yar."
THE BoURsE AFFECTED.
VIENNA, December 16th.-At the open
ng of the Bourse to-day there was almost
panic on the announcement being made
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
A COURT CONFUSED.
| Two Petticoats Enliven the Proceedings
| in the Sunrema Court.

A"o 1etbSoats GhiiNSh thc
in the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, December 10th. = There
was an amusing scene in the Supreme
Court yesterday, the case on trial being an
alleged Infringement of a patent for plait-
ing petticoats. In order to make the points
more clear, the complainants brought into
the Supreme Court chambers two silk petit
coats, one of which was made bv the orig
inal machine and the other by the alleged
infringement.
When these two objects were hung I'D in
sight of the dignified Justices, there was a
roar of laughter such as was never heard
before in that chamber, and the Justices
themselves so far forgot their dignity as to
participate in it. Justice Harlan, who is a
jolly sort of fellow, and Justice Miller
fairly roared. Even the dignified Justice
Blatchford smiled so hard that he had to
turn his head away. Chief Justice Waite
looked very much amused, but raped on
the desk with his gavel while the marshal
cried Order"
Justice Grey, who is the only bachelor on
the bench, blushed the color of crimson
and seemed very much impressed by the
presence of such feminine drapery. After
giving one good long look at them he left
the chamber, and a rumor was spread that
he would ask to be excused from sitting in
the case.
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A MIND DISEASED.
Sad Condition of Lucy Horton, the WASH
ington Girl.

WASHINGTON, December 10th. - Last
night Miss Lucy Rhett Horton, who had
such violent spell in theater. was given
one of the witness-rooms at the police sta
ton. This morning her manner was ex-
cited, and she refused to leave the station,
having an impression that she had been
arrested. She frequently asked for pistol
to-day, and it is thought that she in
tends either to shoot herself or someone
against whom she has a fancied grievance.
1t is feared by the police officers that she
might, if she goes at liberty, attempt to
shoot Senator Morgan. Lieutenant Anliss
says she is much embittered against the
Senator on account of the part he took in
upholding his son at the time of the shoot
ing affair six years ago. She talks about
it considerably and the Lieutenant thinks
that in some crazy moment she might at
tempt to shoot him.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
LOSING IT'S STING.
Nobody Said to be Harmed by the Re
port of Agent Chalmers.

Copyright, 1887, by the California Assoc,a,ed Press.
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-The Pres
ident has not yet had an opportunity to ex-
anime Special Agent Chalmers report.
Nothing in the document, Colonel Lamont
says, reflects upon the integrity of the
United States Judges in California. Not
withstanding all the sensational reports,
there is no likelihood of any Congressional
investigation of the Judges. If
subordinate officers in Courts are
found to have been guilty of improper
conduct they will be removed and
punished, but Chalmers himself saws that
he has made no reflection in his report
upon the integrity Of either Judge SAWYER
or Judge Hoffman, beyond submitting
newspaper clippings, showing public senti-
ment respecting these officials on the coast
Representative Morrow has repeatedly
urged Attorney-General Garland to move
in the Supreme Court the advancement of
the case of Jung All Lung, which involves
the question of the right of the United
States Court in California to issue writs of
habeas corpus to Chinese arriving without
regular certificates. Yesterday Mr.. Morrow
had conference with Garland, and as the
result of the same he has wired Mr.. Rior-
dan, counsel for Jung All Lung, to know
whether he will consent tog submit the case
to the Supreme Court on briefs.
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ON THE ROAD.
The Last-Spike Excursion Train On 1t
Way to Oregon.

The Last-Spike Excursion Train On Its
Way to Oregon.
Copyright, 1887, by the California Associated Press
MARYsvILLE, December 16th.-J. A. Fill
more, General Superintendent of the South
ern Pacific, is in charge of the last-spike
excursion train, and j. NJ. Davies, of the
State Board of Trade, is in charge of the
excursion. In the absence of w. L. Mer-
nv, Chairman of the Executive Committee
Hon. Horace Davis was unanimously
elected to the position of Chairman, and Il
will devolve upon him to preside at meet
ings.
The programme for tomorrow was
changed at meeting of the Executive
Committee just held. The meeting will be
called to order by Horace Davis. Governor
J. ]. Penoyer, of Oregon, will be intro
duced by R. Roechler, General Manager of
the Oregon and California Railroad, and
will deliver a short address of welcome.
which will be responded to by Frank Pix
ley, John z. Irish and Wm. H. Mills. on
behalf of the California State Board of
Trade, and the commercial interests rep
resented thereby. A poem will be read by
Allen Phelps, of San Francisco, and
"America" will be sung by all.
THE RECEPTION AT MARYsvILLE.
CHICO, December 16th.-At Marysville
the excursionists were welcomed by LARGE
and enthusiastic crowd Bonfires were
burning, and cheers went up as the train
stopped.
Geo W. Chesley, of the Sacramento Pio-
neers, addressed the crowd briefly, and in
response to repeated calls Frank NJ. Pixley
delivered brief speech, which ELECTED i'm
mense applause. He said the driving of
the spike would connect two roads which
would make the greatest and longest road.
belonging to one corporation, on the face of
the globe-a road 2,250 miles in length,
placing Marysyille almost in connection
with the Arctic region on the north, and
entirely with the tropics on the south.
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WHOLE NO. ll,44l.
the concerns financial ability TO do what
it undertakes.

the concerns financial ability TO do what
it undertakes.
To carry out the plan, the construction
OF little over 200 miles of road would be
necessary, besides an extension of the Car
son ana Colorado lhe from its present
terminus at Keetr to Mohave. d. o.
Mills, OF this city, is the largest individual
owner of the Carson and Colorado. He
states that be has not abandoned the pro-
ject of extending to Moiave, and that be-
lore many months lie will push the new
ilne to completion. He claims, however,
70 have made 10 arrangements with the
san Diego and Elsinore, or the Union Pa
enc party. It is certain, however, that the
carson and Colorado will be extended, and
the character of the men behind the San
D!ego line leads to the impression that they
VIII push their enterprise in the event
Union Pacific capital will not be en-
ployed"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17

GREAT LOSS.
Destruction of a 100000 Hotel at Los
Angeles Yesterday.


Copyright, 1887, by ate California associated Press.
Los ANGELES, December 16th-The Bel
mont, one of the finest suburban hotels in
Southern California, situated on Second
street and Belmont avenue, burned to the
ground about 11:30 to-day. The fire orig
mated in the help rooms occupied by Chi
nese servants, and is supposed to be due to
the carelessness of the inmates. Furniture,
trunks and wearing apparel were indis-
criminately thrown from the upper win
dows and several workers barely escaped
suffocation.
While the fire was at its hight, an explo-
sion occurred which literally lifted the root
it from its IoftS nercb T The i bniidi,r onrem lew
owned by Professor Ellis, of Ellisville Col
lege, and was completely destroyed. The
insurance is not known. Loss about $780,
900. No casualties.
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Shasta Items.

iCopyight, 1887, by the California associated Press.
REDDING, December 10th Frank Wheel.
er brought in fine bar of gold, produced
in hand-mortar from his new ledge near
French Gulch, and has gone to San Fran.
cisco to purchase mill. The lode is very
rich in free gold.
The weather is beautiful
A Minnesota gentleman, here yesterday
examining our production of oranges, Jap.
anese persimmons and other fruits, said
You have a right to sell climate, for 6
climate that produces such fruits is valu.
able"
More Citrus Fruits for Los Angeles,
lCopyright, 1857, by the CafOrnia Associated Press
MARYsvILLE, December 16th.-The I'm
migration Bureau of Yuba and Sutter will
send tomorrow a collection of superb
oranges and lemons to be shown with the
Placer county citrus fruits at Los Angeles
No License in Ventura.
lCopygt, 1887, by the California Associated Pres,
SAN BUENAvENTURA, December 10TH
The Town Council last night passed an or.
dlnance prohibiting the sale of all liquors
IN the city of Ventura by vote of 8 to Q
Six months is given the q saloons TO sell
out.
Chico to Celebrate.
Icoprigat 1857, By the CalJcrnta associated Pres,
CHICO, December 16th.-Chico is prenar.
ing to celebrate the last-spike driving to-
morrow, by the ringing of bells and h,
firing of bombs.
Three Times and Out.
San Francisco, December 16th.-Jame:
McCord was in Judge SullIyan's Court tbi.
morning in response to an order for him tc
appear that his third trial for embracerJ
might be set. On motion of George r. B
Hayes, special counsel for the people, tht
matter went over until the second Friday
in January,
Fong Chung shee Again Indicted.
SAN FRANCISCO, December I6th.-FSpe
cial. .]-Fong Chung Shee, the Chinese pro
curess, who was acquitted by Jury in the
United States District Court the other dav
has been indicted by the new United States
trial.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Five Persons Killed by a Boiler ExplO-
sion in Pennsylvania

Five Persons Killed by Boiler ExplO-
sion in Pennsylvania.
WEsTcHEsTER (Pal, December 16th.-
The explosion of a 20-horse power boiler at
the Edison Electric Companys works this
! afternoon, caused the death of five persons
and the injury of three others
Superintendent Walter Embree was en-
gagged with force of men close TO the stack
unloading Il new boiler, and the whole
party were buried beneath the falling bricks.
Embree and four laborers were killed, and
three were badly injured.
Hattie Jones, aged ten years, was return
ing from school, almost square from the
scene, and was instantly killed by a flying
beam.
1t is thought that all the bodies are not
yet discovered. A large force of men are
tonight digging over the ruins by lantern
lights.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
THE OROVILLE FAIR.
Citrus and Other Exhibits Rolling INA
Grand Display.

ORovILLE, December 1Gth.-[Special.l l.
A busy scene is presented at the pavilion
in preparing for the Citrus Fair. The dec
orations of the main building are COM
pleted, and the electric lights in position.
Designs of various character, built in
oranges-such as a church, beehive, pyra-
mids, cones, spirals, notices and musical
instruments-greet the eye on every side.
Thermalito has moved fan-palm, thirty
feet high and weighing four tons, into the
center of the exhibit from that section.
Chico has full carload of fruits, etc.
Fully 100 carpenters and decorators are
at work. The pavilion will not accommo-
date the exhibit by one-third. The fair
will be grand success, and the exhibit
equal to any ever held in this State.
THINGS ARE BOOMING.
Copyright, 1887, by the California Assoeiated ressI
ORovILLE, December 16th.-Things are
booming here to-day. All kinds of fruit,
ETC., are pouring in from every direction.
Men are at work arranging the pavilion,
and the electric lights will be lit tonight.
If the weather holds good it will be the
grandest exhibit of the kind ever made
anywhere.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
RUNAWAY CARS.
Fatal Accident on a Mountain in San
Bernardino.

Il dAdA <tCCluthb Oh d mountain IN san
Bernardino.
ICopuight, 1887, by Ge California Associated Press
SAN BERNARDINo, December 10th. - A
railroad accident occurred lust north of this
city last night. A heavily loaded freight
train on the way here received instructions
by telegraph to remain at Irvington, a sta
ton about ten miles north until a special
train from here could pass that point In
switching the freight upon the side track,
twelve heavily loaded freight cars were in
some way set in motion, and through an
open switch ran on to the main track. The
grade here is 100 feet to the mile To catch
the runaway was impossible and in an in
slant almost they were tearing down that
grade at fearful rate.
The special in the meantime having left
here with empty coaches to bring passen-
gers from Daggett was just rising the grade
at 7:30 P. NJ, when that horrible messenger
of death was seen coming at about thirty
miles per hour. There was no time to es-
cape. The engineer, Ed. Thompson, and
fireman, John Getfney, were instantly
killed. The conductor, H. Hinck, and
brakeman were, strange to say, uninjured
The cars containing the furniture of the
Coronado Beach Hotel were consumed by
fire
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SURPRISED RELATIVES.
a Supposed Dead Heiress Reappears and
Claims an Estate.

a Supposed Dead Heiress Reappears and
Claims an Estate.
IcoPylgh 1887, By The California associated PressI
SHARON (Pa.), December 16th.-A woman
long ago supposed to be dead has suddenly
reappeared and begun legal proceedings 10
recover the value of an estate 10 which she
is, II her identity can be proved the lawful
helress. DR.. Edgar, a wealthy Mercer
county practitioner, noted for his eccen-
tricities, died twenty years ago, after the
sudden and unexplained departure of his
only daughter.
After fruitless advertising for the heirs
the estate was at administrator sale con-
verted into cash and divided between dis
tant relatives. who were almost paralyzed
with astonishment short time since when
EdgaT's daughter, now developed into
matronly person, appeared in their midst
provided with legal proofs Of her identity.
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MORE EXTENSIONS.
Contemplated Railroad Lines to Connect
at San Diego.

Iccpyigt. 1857, by the California associated Press
New YORK, December 16th.-The Com
plerciaJ Bulletin says that there may be
foundation for the report that the Union
Pacific road has made an arrangement for
an outlet at San Diego, Cal. Union Pacific
officials deny that such is the fact. The
Bulletin says " 1t is certain that there
will within few months be extensive
building of railroads in Southern Califor-
MIA. One of the incorporators of the San
Diego and Elsinore Company is Governor
Stevenson, of Nevada, who is part owner
of the Carson and Colorado, and another
is Ex-Governor Merrill, of Iowa. Richard
Gird. of Pomona, Cal, and w. and Thomas
Head, of Riverside, Cal, are also incor-
porators. These names leave no doubt oi
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SONOMA COUNTY.
Nature In Smiling Mood-Railroad Ex.
tension-Etc.

HNaeuio hi d SIililHS MOOO-halirOad EX-
tension-Etc.
iCoPy'19 1857, BY ii. California Asscciatga Press
SoNoMA, December 16th.-The weather
has been beautiful the past week, and the
surrounding hills and valley are covered
with mantle of green.
Chief Engineer Dolson, with large force
of men, is now engaged at the mouth of
Petaluma creek in swinging the four i'm
mense cylinders which are to encase the
concrete for the foundation of the large
draw-bridge for the Donahue Railroad ex-
tension in Sonoma valley. The draw
brige is to be of the most improved modern
construction, and will be built entirely of
steel and iron, and is to cost S75, 600.
The roadbed from Pacheco to Sears
Point is graded almost its entire length
This road will be completed inside of
ninety days.
A large shipment of Tokay and Muscat
grapes was made from here to-day to Indian
Territory
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CANADIAN OPINION.
Expression of the Nova Scotian Press on
the Annexation Question.


the Annexation Question.
lCop1igt, 1887. by the California associated Press.l
HALIFAX, December 16th.-The St. John
Globes open advocacy OF immediate annex
alton of Canada to the United States as the
Simplest and best way to settle all difficult
ties between Great Britain and the United
States has produced a great sensation in
political circles in New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia. The Globe is owned and ed
tied by John Ellis, Member of the Cana
dian Parliament for St. John city, and for
many years its representative in the New
Brunswick Legislature.
he Recorder, organ of the Nova Scotia
Government, says: If Sir John Macdonald
should become an annexationist to-mor-
row, the Tories would go wild with delight.
The Mail conservative says: Nothing
but the talk of red-handed rebellion, and
the streaked and spotted flag of the neigh
boring nation is melting such fools as he
may be able to influence to joining trea-
sonable conspiracy.
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NOT DEMOCRAT ENOUGH.
| Two Senators Who Don't Want Major
Rathbone Confirmed.

lCopy'gh, 1857. by Tie California associated Iress.l
WASHINGTON December 16th.-Some op-
position to the confirmation of Major Rath-
bone, as Consul-General to Paris, has been
developed. Senators German, OF Maryland,
and Morgan, of Alabama. are reported to be
at the head of the movement. Senator
Morgan was one Of the strongest supporters
of lie Britton for the position.
No charges affecting Rathbone's integ-
rity or capacity are made, but it is said he
is not Democrat and never voted the
Democratic ticket before he cast his ballot
for Cleveland for President. This fact will
not injure him in the estimation of the
Republican Senators, who are in the ma
jority in that body, and there is no doubt
of his confirmation. Mr.. LIE Britton has
not yet signified whether he will accept the
position of Vice-Consul General at Paris,
rendered him by Major Rathbone.
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SACRAMENTO SATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER H. 1887

of this church, and Wick B. Parsons,
formerly publisher of the Pacific Methodist,
has been put in as editor. The transaction
has caused general CONSERVATION in the
Democratic ranks over the apparent loss of
their party organ, and a concerted move
ment is already on foot TO start another
Democratic paper.